Carpeting
From: John R. Abrams (jabramsvineyard.net)
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 1997 11:04:03 -0600
In response to Judith Linton's query about carpeting:

"Non-toxic carpeting" may be an oxymoron. Carpet is inherently un-healthy
because it harbors so many diverse critters, but for cost, acoustic, or
other reasons we often use it, so, of course, we should be doing the best
we can.  There is substantial change going on in the carpet industry.
Here's a copy of a recent post from the Greenbuilding discussion group
which may be helpful:

>There is a tremendous amount of  R& D going on in the carpet industry. There
>are major changes going on and several companies are worth mentioning
>including:
>
>Image (manufactures polyester using recovered pop bottles)
>
>Collins & Aikman (up to 75% recycled content by weight in Powerbond-recycled
>content is used in backing, only major manufacturing producing at this time)
>
>Interface: Carpeting is 'leased' with return and recycling being projected.
>Best policy statement but product is not currently recycled or has much
>recycled content.
>
>Milliken: Has a 'deep cleaning' and reuse program to extend product life.
>
>Shaw: Strong research program. Will announce new program next year.
>
>DuPont: Strong research program. Can technically recycle fiber. Working on
>economic system.
>
>Interface's web site is: http://www.ifsia.com/noframe.htm
>
>Collins & Aikman probably has a web site but their number is 800-248-2878
>
>Anyone wanting more detailed information on 'green' or sustainable carpeting
>is welcome to contact me.
>
>Phil Bailey
>540-891-2250
>pbsustain [at] aol.com

I hope this is useful.

John Abrams


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